A Conversation on Material Localism and Vernacular Crafts with Justine Bell and Ben Bosence

Join us for a conversation centered on core aspects of Djernes & Bell’s exhibition “Everything is Transformation”. With the Hedeskov project, Djernes & Bell transformed a former rural school in Djursland, Denmark, into the headquarters of Hedeskov Center for Regenerative Practices. Djernes & Bell’s approach challenges conventional architectural narratives, prioritising maintenance and adaptation over demolition and new construction. Their cross-disciplinary design works with the existing building and landscape surrounding Hedeskov - moraine clays, typha fiber, and timber - while engaging geologists, craftsmen, scientists, and anthropologists in a process of rethinking how we build in a fragile world. Ben Bosence from Local Works Studio will be in conversation with Justine Bell about the local and vernacular crafts, material localism and his work with Hedeskov and Djernes and Bell. Moderated by Søren Nørkjær Bang, curator at CAFx.